Simcoe Day Holiday impact on solid waste services

The Simcoe Holiday falls on Monday, August 3. For the most part, this holiday Monday has no impact on services because many services are either not offered on any Monday or will continue to be offered, business as usual. Please note that the Drop-off Depots located at City Transfer Stations will be closed on Monday, August 3. See details.

New - Soft plastics accepted in recycling (Blue Bin) as of June 1.

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The Asian long-horned beetle is back and a regulated area is established to control further spread. Etobicoke property owners next to and within the quarantine area must carefully follow instructions for the safe management of wood/leaf & yard waste materials.

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Cylinders and tanks are not collected curbside. If they can't be refilled, take them to a City Drop-off Depot for safe disposal. If you live in an apartment or condo, please check with your property manager about proper disposal. It is illegal to leave empty propane tanks in a park.

Next Generation Green Bin proposed for 2016

Given the current Green Bins used by customers with residential curbside collection service are reaching the end of their expected lifespan and need to be replaced, City staff recommend distribution of free new bins starting in 2016 in the Scarborough Community. If approved, distribution would take 18 months to complete. Old Green Bins will be collected at that time for recycling back into new bins.

Features of the next generation Green Bin:

easy for residents to use and redesigned based on key findings from two sets of independent research conducted with a cross section of the public

Collection

Drop-off

Dispose of items such as household hazardous waste, propane tanks, electronics, renovation waste, tires, etc. Garbage, recycling and yard waste can be also be dropped off — see a list of accepted items.

Paints, pesticides, propane tanks, batteries, syringes and many cleaning products are examples of household hazardous waste. These types of items contain toxic ingredients and must not be put in the garbage, poured down the drain/toilet or poured into sewers.